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By Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons has ordered the flag at the state Capitol Building to be flown at half staff today to honor United States Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Zaehringer III.

Dozens of Nevada’s nonprofit groups, service providers and others met this week in Reno and Las Vegas to consider the looming threat of deep cuts to the state budget cuts which threaten to eliminate or dramatically reduce health care, education, and human services.

Service agency and nonprofit directors from Lyon and Storey counties attended the Monday meeting, hoping for insights on how to plan for the upcoming deep cuts to Nevada’s public education, health and social services that will hit the rural areas especially hard.

Candidate for Carson City Assessor, Ian Mindling, talks about how he would manage the job.

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Wild Horse Theater Company is proud to present the world premiere of Robert Leonard Reid’s “None of the Above!”, a satirical song, dance, and comedy revue that lampoons the 2012 Presidential election. “None of the Above!”  will be presented in the Maizie Harris Jesse Theater at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King Street in Carson City. Show dates are Fridays and Saturdays, October 19, 20, 26, 27, November 2, 3 @ 7:30PM and Sundays, October 21, 28 @ 2:00PM.

Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada state agencies and public education have submitted budgets calling for nearly $8 billion in spending for the upcoming two years, about $3 billion more than what is expected to be available with current tax revenues.

It seems like it was forever ago that construction finished on the Fuji Park fishing pond. Ever since then it’s just been sitting unused, but for good reason. They wanted to give all the plants they installed on the banks of this body of water time to take root and grow, so that they wouldn’t be trampled by dozens of feet while they were still establishing themselves.

RENO – Several Nevada business leaders took the opportunity of the upcoming Labor Day holiday to speak out today against federal legislation they say will kill jobs in Nevada at a time when the unemployed total more than 20 percent.

This should be an interesting candidate forum tonight at the community center. We will have the live video right here.

Up first will be the candidates for sheriff, which after the postings they made here, should be must-watch TV.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/08/29/vt_railroad_expands_schedule_adds_canyon_run

The V&T engine derailed last night at about 6:30 near Gold Hill after a series of heavy rains produced micro-mudslides, many of which may have flowed onto the V&T Railroad tracks.

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – State governments across the country are facing budget deficits and a tough economy right now, but failure to get a handle on long-term liabilities, from unfunded pensions to subsidized health care for retired workers, could jeopardize any recovery, a fiscal expert said today.

Obtaining leases from three state agencies has been cited by the people pushing the Nugget Project as a critical piece to its success.

But, there's been more than a little skepticism that the State of Nevada, staring down the barrel of a $3 billion deficit in its next budget, has any appetite for spending money it doesn't have to.

by Michelle Latham Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/05/12/sappire_wizard_fired_arts >

Of the 27 businesses that front the Plaza 50 in Carson City, home of the anchor store Sak N' Save, many of its merchants are now left to gauge how their own operations will change after learning the grocery store will close its doors for good on May 30.

But the show will go on for many of the merchants, who vow to put their best face on an otherwise bad situation. Much like the recession has been thus far in the capital city, the collective wisdom remains "hope for the best."

I've always liked Dean Heller. We might disagree politically, but my interactions with him have always been friendly. He seems like a truly nice person, the opposite of the what we see in some other Nevada politicians.

But watching him this week at the NNDA breakfast reminded me that Dean's ambition is clearly more important than adherence to truth.

You see, Dean used to come off as a lot more moderate than he does today. As assemblyman and Secretary of State, he championed causes that don't exactly line up with the national GOP's ideology.

In a move that will save city government $24,000 a year, city Supervisors are expected to let the Ron Wood Family Resource Center (RWFRC) move into the partially vacated city offices at 2621 Northgate

In the interest of full disclosure, I am an avid reader, a book hoarder, a library employee, a graduate student in a Library and Information Science program (delivered almost exclusively online!),

A tragic end to a valiant fight to save the life of little four year old Jacob who fell ill at his Hot Springs Road apartment Thursday.

Unfortunately, mining is a cyclical industry, so while there may be substantial revenue one year, mining taxes can be a dry hole the next. Same for big gaming.

Life-long fire fighter and Carson City Fire Department veteran Richard Chrzanowski has passed away after a short battle with brain cancer.

by Scott Schrantz

by Scott Schrantz

Sparks shooting leaves 1 deadStaff Writer

Roethlisberger's accuser in suit quits casino job By SCOTT SONNER Associated Pres

Auto mechanic leaves mortgage business for a happier placeBy BRIAN DUGGAN bduggan

Fresh Ideas: Americans burying heads in sand on climate issueBy Anne Macquarie Fo

Q. Can you recommend plants that deer won't eat?A. There are many plants deer don't like. Most of them are poisonous. Others have prickles, thorns or fuzzy leaves that make them difficult to eat.

LAS VEGAS - Jim Rogers started speaking his mind early, writing editorials in 1956 for the campus newspaper at Las Vegas High School.

A $400,000 facelift by Metcalf Builders is under way at Southgate Shopping Center in Carson City, but the center's owners continue to struggle to fill space in the property.